CVE-2013-1875 Shell command injection in command_wrap
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in URLs or filenames using the command_wrap Ruby Gem.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-1875?
CVE-2013-1875 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
command_wrap.rb in the command_wrap Gem for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL or filename.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1875?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including command_wrap. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
command_wrap RubyGems | All versions to 0.6.2 | None |
command_wrap RubyGems | All versions to 0.6.2 | None |
Products include Rubygems Command Wrap.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1875?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1875 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2013-1875 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1875 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p673-hjf2-pwfr.